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Social studies Common Core RI.11-12.10 projects
National History Day Projects From Start to Finish 2023-2024
NOTE: Enjoy the NEWLY UPDATED 2023-2024 version (Turning Points in History Theme)! It has brand new materials related to this year's theme, and I also updated lessons to include a more comprehensive and integrated approach to using both primary and secondary sources.This is your one stop shop for all National History Day lessons and resources!National History Day is a contest in which student choose a topic, conduct in depth research, and create a project (5-6 project categories to choose from!)
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6th - 12th
Civil Rights Movement LEADERS FakeBook Project - Print & Digital - Grades 8-12
This is a fun and interactive activity for any secondary U.S. History class when studying the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will create a “FakeBook” project just like the internet site Facebook they are familiar with. Both Print and Digital (Google doc) versions are included. "Great Resource! My class loved this activity!" KyleFirst, students will work with partners to read and record information about 10 Civil Rights Leaders on their CHART. To demonstrate their learning, they
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9th - 12th
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Introduction To The Great Gatsby: 1920s Group Research Project {Fully Editable}
Introduction To The Great Gatsby: 1920s Group Research Project- This research project is fully customizable and ready to use with little to no prep work. The 1920s is such a rich and transformative time in American history and it is beneficial for students to understand its influence on The Great Gatsby. This project walks students through 6 important factors of the 1920s and guides them through what they should be researching for each. The students are tasked with creating a mini presentation o
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
Save 20% on this bundle that includes 9 different resources and activities on all 45 United States Presidents including our current President Donald Trump. For an incredible value, you will receive numerous days of content-rich resources for your class! You can even use some of the ideas for your sub plans! See included resources above!*Check out the 50 States & Capitals MEGA pack*Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your class
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Washington DC: Create a Field Trip Project Activity to the Nation's Capital City
OverviewCan't take your class to Washington DC? This lesson is the solution to getting your students to our Nation's Capital without spending a dime. As tour guides, students will study various memorials, buildings, and attractions to research and present to the class in the form of a presentation. These various "tours" will bring the entire class around to the major attractions of Washington DC. This student-led, virtual class field trip will help your students learn about the major sites o
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5th - 12th
A Description of New England John Smith Excerpt, Advertising, Marketing Project
Looking for a new way to spice up the colonial primary text "A Description of New England" by John Smith? This lesson plan is the answer to revamping this piece into something relevant, engaging, and fun for today's teens.What's included:✦ Step-by-step instructions for each day✦ Excerpts from "A Description of New England" by John Smith neatly printed onto 4 sheets - they can be double-sided and stapled. It also comes in an easier reading version since students sometimes struggle with the spelli
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8th - 12th
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The Declaration of Independence Presentation & Discussion of Rhetoric
This engaging Rhetoric in The Declaration of Independence PowerPoint presentation examines the compelling language and remarkable rhetorical techniques contained in The Declaration of Independence. Enhanced by beautiful graphics, this presentation engages your high school ELA students in a thorough discussion of The Declaration of Independence.I've created this presentation which breaks the document into sections and addresses the effective use of---diction, ---syllogism, ---repetition, ---tone,
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9th - 12th
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American Dream Vision Board // End-of-Unit Creative Summative Theme Project
American Dream Themes // Vision Board // American Lit // American Literature This is a fully-encompassing creative project for students to explore and analyze the American Dream (and the failures of the dream) and compare it to their own American Dream with a creative vision board project. I pair this with a research paper, but it works as a stand-alone project. It is excellent for winding down a hectic year and giving students a creative outlet at the end of American Literature as the days grow
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10th - 12th
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PROGRESSIVE REFORMERS - X-Ray Poster - Print & Digital - Industrial Revolution
This is a FUN, creative, student-centered, cooperative activity. Students will learn about 8 significant American Industrial Revolution Progressive Reformers by creating an X-Ray poster and a Gallery Walk. Both print and digital (Google Drive) versions are included! Other engaging lessons that you could use with these resources include gallery walk, "speed dating", Gradual Release of Responsibility (groups, partners, individually), etc. The possibilities are endless!Here is what buyers have said
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9th - 12th
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Enlightenment Literature Escape Room
This is a Guide and the work sheets for studying literature of the Enlightenment era. In this activity students will read works from Thomas Paine, Benjamin Franklin and foundational documents of the United States to solve puzzles and escape the classroom.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Malcolm Gladwell Revisionist History Podcast Mini-Unit: College Equity
Podcasts are a great medium to generate discussion and provide many critical thinking opportunities. However, first students need to actually listen to the podcast, right? So, hand out these coloring/activity pages and colored pencils or markers, and VIOLA! Students pay attention, better participate in discussions, and truly have better comprehension of the text. This coloring/activity guide includes seven pages, including mindfulness coloring, comprehension questions, critical thinking question
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9th - 12th
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SeeTheHuman Project Grade 11/12 Fostering Empathy
The SeeTheHuman Project: Fostering Empathy and Understanding in High School Students New Release: Engaging, Interactive, and Impactful Learning Experience! Overview:The "SeeTheHuman Project" is an innovative, comprehensive teaching resource designed for educators who wish to foster empathy, self-awareness, and critical thinking in high school students, particularly those aged 16 and older. This multimedia project, aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), provides a unique approach to und
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Halloween Research Project and Speech Materials for High School ELA (Google)
Complement a unit on Gothic fiction and embrace the harvest season with this low-prep, standards-based research project addressing 33 topics directly and indirectly related to Halloween: ancient celebrations, holidays, and practices (Samhain, Lemuria, guising, souling, and more); more recent traditions (Guy Fawkes Night, the history of trick-or-treating, and the history of pumpkin carving); myths, legends, and superstitions (Jack O'Lantern, the Beast of Bray Road, Mothman, and more); medical con
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9th - 12th
Love Letter to a US Amendment: Government Civics Valentine's Writing Activity
This fun Valentine's Day writing activity allows students to show their creative or funny side without getting behind in content. This writing activity requires students to use historical claims to write a love letter to their favorite amendment. Suitable for Civics, US Government, or Comparative Government.IncludesScaffolded instruction page and resource websitesThree Differentiated pages: one scaffolded for ELL/IEP/504 with checklist rubric, one with lines and checklist rubric, and one with a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Member of Congress Social Media Profile Template and Worksheet Election Voting
This activity can be used for units on the legislative branch or on political parties to assess student understanding of the structure and function of Congress. The content is made relevant to them through the inclusion of social media, and they get to be creative in the creation of their profile for a member of Congress. This can also be used before students learn about the legislative branch: after they complete this project, they can link it back to Article II of the Constitution.Includes:Stu
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6th - 12th
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Current Event Oral Presentation Project + Research Template and Rubric
This resource walks senior students step by step through the process of researching, planning and delivering a persuasive speaking oral presentation on a currently debated media issue. At this higher level, students will skilfully use argument to present a sustained and reasoned point of view to persuade their audience on an issue. Perfect for distance learning or home schooling, the detailed instructions guide students through each phase of the task at their own pace in order to research, plan
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9th - 12th
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The Handmaid's Tale Research Project on Women's History & Human Rights (Google)
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood lends itself to compelling research opportunities for high school students. This low-prep, standards-based project has students investigate topics related to women's history and human rights around the world: from America (the Fourteenth Amendment, Equal Pay Act, Equal Rights Amendment, etc.) to Canada (the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada, National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, etc.), from the Middle East (
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9th - 12th
Taylor Swift #Swifttok Activity Theories, Thesis, Rhetorical & Literary Analysis
For years, Taylor Swift fans, Swifties, have identified Easter Eggs in the artist’s work to determine messages and meaning and come up with theories about the style of her different eras, messages she’s trying to send the public, album and track lists, and release dates. For this assignment, students will do the same, but with their favorite artist. Students will review and analyze different forms of media to justify a theory they have about their favorite singer. Just like a Swiftie, they will
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Intro to U.N. Sustainable Development Goals Research Template
The United Nations (U.N.) Sustainable Development Goals Research Project is a guided research template. Students will perform their own research using a technological device such as a tablet, cellphone, or laptop (Not included in the download :-p). Students can type in the vocabulary and questions into a google search and easily find the answers. The template does allow students to go more in depth on the goals they are most passionate about. Students are also asked to research careers that woul
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-3
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah and Sierra Leone - Research Project (Google)
Help students better understand the historical context of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah and facilitate the process of researching topics related to Sierra Leone with this low-prep, standards-based resource. Students will choose from thirty relevant subjects—the deposing of Siaka Stevens' government, the Revolutionary United Front, illegal diamond mining, the West Side Boys, and All People's Congress to name a few—and navigate credible sources with the goal of teachin
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9th - 12th
Halloween Research Project and Speech Materials for High School ELA
Complement a unit on Gothic fiction and embrace the harvest season with this low-prep, standards-based research project addressing 33 topics directly and indirectly related to Halloween: ancient celebrations, holidays, and practices (Samhain, Lemuria, guising, souling, and more); more recent traditions (Guy Fawkes Night, the history of trick-or-treating, and the history of pumpkin carving); myths, legends, and superstitions (Jack O'Lantern, the Beast of Bray Road, Mothman, and more); medical con
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8th - 12th
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Autobiography Study and Share Using Google MyMaps
In this cross-curricular mini-unit, students will study the book genre of "autobiography." Teachers are encouraged to accompany this project with a book study of a specific autobiography, as available within your school.The magic of this project is that students will be able to dabble with a new Google Suite App called Google MyMaps, so that your students can get creative and begin their quest with GIS. Students will create an autobiography by creating points on a map. Within each point, you c
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3rd - 12th
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Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers and the Vietnam War - Research Project
Help students better understand the historical context of Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers and facilitate the process of researching topics related to the Vietnam War with this low-prep, standards-based resource. Students will choose from more than twenty relevant subjects—the Gulf of Tonkin incident, the Tet Offensive, the My Lai Massacre, Tinker vs. Des Moines, and Milton L. Olive III to name a few—and navigate credible sources with the goal of teaching others about their topic. A detailed s
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7th - 12th
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A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah and Sierra Leone - Research Project
Help students better understand the historical context of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah and facilitate the process of researching topics related to Sierra Leone with this low-prep, standards-based resource. Students will choose from thirty relevant subjects—the deposing of Siaka Stevens' government, the Revolutionary United Front, illegal diamond mining, the West Side Boys, and All People's Congress to name a few—and navigate credible sources with the goal of teaching
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9th - 12th
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